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N288 NWS

1999 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,302 mi
Last recorded144,302 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 NWS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2007 144,302 miles

All shock absorbers are getting weak.

Driver's side wiper blade just hits 'A' post when on full speed. OK.

Four small stone chips/cracks in windscreen. All OK for MOT.

Front and rear pads getting low and will very soon require replacement. Discs may also require replacement.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade split.

Reversing lamps not working.

Slight blow on exhaust downpipe under vehicle. Blow is underneath heat shields and very difficult to determine how bad the leakage is. Passed gas check OK.

Very slight exhaust weapage from rear flange joint.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 129,155 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 129,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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N288 NWS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 96,555 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N288 NWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N288 NWS registered?

N288 NWS is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 May 1999.

Is N288 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N288 NWS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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